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I can't help but feel guilty.
Because he hadn't eaten breakfast, two-thirds of the pastries ended up in his stomach.
"It's no trouble at all. I'm just sharing the results of my practice with everyone."
Yui touched the dumpling and explained.
"Actually... I made some snacks today, cookies, would you like to try some?"
As Yukino spoke, she put her schoolbag on the table and took out several simple little paper bags from it—judging from the packaging, it was clear that they were not bought from outside.
"Oh, did Xiaoxue make this?"
Upon hearing this, Yui's eyes shone with anticipation.
Yukino's culinary skills are beyond question.
"Yes, I had a cooking experiment class this afternoon, so I tried making some."
Yukino spoke softly, then distributed the small paper bags to everyone from a distance.
"what?"
Yui hugged the paper bag to her chest, then carefully picked it up. After blinking, she suddenly noticed that Su Qing hadn't received it yet, and then asked in confusion.
"There are too many bags... I couldn't take them all out at once."
Yukino explained, and then took out another identical paper bag from her schoolbag.
"Here, for you."
"Thank you."
Su Qing thanked him and accepted the item.
After Yukino breathed a sigh of relief, she began pouring black tea into the various teacups.
The tea Yukino brewed today seems a little different from the first time.
This time, the black tea seems to be more mellow and has a sweeter aftertaste.
Because it was freshly brewed, the teacup was still steaming.
Su Qing took only a small sip before putting it down.
When he looked up, he met Yukino's gaze.
Yukino quickly lowered her head, but then quickly raised it slightly before lowering her gaze again.
"what happened?"
Su Qing asked.
Yukino's shoulders and neck remained completely still, only peeking out through the gap in her bangs, her eyes somewhat dazed.
It seems really cold today.
Inside the office, the only sound for a moment was the rustling of a few people's palms together.
However, this sound was quickly drowned out by Su Qing's doubts.
Subsequently.
The air in the office felt frozen.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
After a moment of silence, Yukino realized she had to say something.
then.
next moment.
She gently brushed her bangs aside, revealing her clear and bright eyes. Her voice was soft, yet tinged with nervousness.
"Um... is the black tea good?"
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Chapter 240 The Monster of Reason
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"The black tea itself is very good, and your tea ceremony is also impeccable."
After a slight pause, Su Qing said.
"...Really? This is the first time someone has commented like that."
Yukino gathered her hair and turned her head to one side, revealing her clear and elegant profile.
Perhaps due to the thicker cloud cover, the sunset was more vibrant than usual, bathing the entire office in a crimson hue.
then.
Her profile was also faintly illuminated.
"Huh? This can't be real. Xiaoxue's tea is so delicious!"
Upon hearing this, Yui looked completely taken aback.
She didn't ask for other people's opinions; she simply expressed her own thoughts.
Then, she carefully picked up the teacup and took a sip, then gritted her teeth and said, "I really don't know who will marry Xiaoxue in the future. That man will definitely be very happy!"
"Why do you say that?"
Yukino was momentarily stunned; Yui's topic had strayed too far from the main point, leaving her somewhat puzzled.
"Because, because that guy can drink Xiaoxue's tea every day!"
When Yui said this, her tone turned to envy, "Anyway, if I could drink the tea that Xiaoxue brews every day, I would definitely praise it to the skies!"
"...It sounds like you just want to drink Yukinoshita's tea every day, doesn't it?"
Su Qing was speechless for a moment, then exposed the truth.
"Huh, really? Did I make it that obvious?"
Yui looked around frantically, and when she saw everyone, including Yukino, nodding in agreement, she seemed to lose all her strength and power.
After coughing lightly twice, Yui started twirling her two index fingers in circles, her eyes occasionally glancing at Yukino, and said guiltily:
"Well, well... I just want to drink Xiaoxue's tea every day, what's wrong with that?"
"There's nothing wrong with that, but it sounds like Yukinoshita has become your personal butler, making you tea every day."
Su Qing pinched her chin, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
"Hey, hey, hey...that's not what I meant, Xiaoqing, don't talk nonsense..."
Enraged, Yui lightly punched Su Qing.
"Why are you hitting so lightly? Let me do it, let me do it."
Su Qing's position was actually between Yui and Hikigaya.
Perhaps it was because of the colder weather, but Hikigaya surprisingly wanted to stretch his body.
Before Su Qing and Yui could even speak, almost as soon as they finished speaking, he had already finished throwing punches and called it a day.
"Eh?"
Yui finally realized what was happening and looked at Su Qing with concern.
"It's nothing, just a little squabble between boys."
Su Qing responded with a smile, afraid that Yui wouldn't believe him.
He threw another punch at Hachiman, who was trying to back away.
"See, it's alright."
Su Qing pointed to Hikigaya and said to Yui.
"Ah...yes...just small-scale..."
Hachiman was clutching his arm, occasionally hissing.
He looked at Yui's gaze and then at Su Qing's kind eyes.
finally.
He could only force a smile to pretend that he was fine and agree with Su Qing's statement.
[Ha, they're just saving face for you in front of the girl who likes you!]
"Oh... I see."
Yui nodded, looking bewildered.
At this moment, Yukino also found a suitable opportunity to speak, "If you want to drink... you can come to my house anytime if I have time, I don't mind."
"Really? Yeah!"
Yui happily took Yukino's hand, "Speaking of which, I've never been to Yukino's house before. If there's a chance, can I go?"
"...It's possible, but please don't choose any strange times."
After feeling Yui's burning gaze, Yukino hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"Strange time?"
"It's just... around two or three in the morning, I might assume you're harassing me or something..."
"Xiaoxue is so mean! Who would choose to go at that time!"
Upon hearing this, Yui crossed her arms and placed them in front of her chest as if sulking.
Upon seeing this, Yukino not only failed to offer comfort but also covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Oh! So Xiaoxue was just playing a trick on me!"
Yui noticed this scene and quickly realized what was happening.
"I...I didn't, I was just thinking about some funny things..."
Yukino stammered and offered a weak and feeble explanation.
"What's so funny?"
Yui leaned closer and continued to ask, relentlessly.
"It's...that's..."
As Yui approached, Yukino had no choice but to keep backing away.
Only when she had nowhere left to retreat did she look at Su Qing with pleading eyes.
"Actually, I just thought Yui was too cute, and I couldn't help but want to make a joke, like teasing a cat or dog on the street."
Noticing Yukino's gaze, Su Qing offered an explanation on her behalf.
However, this explanation seems less effective than no explanation at all, but it must be said that Su Qing has indeed successfully diverted Yui's attention.
Because the latter had now turned all their anger towards Su Qing.
"Little...kitten or puppy?"
Yui seemed quite dissatisfied with this statement.
She unleashed a flurry of cute, girlish punches at Su Qing, muttering to herself, "Idiot, idiot, I'm not that easy!"
"Okay, I know. You're the darling of the Service Club, is that alright?"
While Yui was punching his arm, Su Qing reached out with his other hand and gently patted the little bun on the other's head, then changed his words.
"Well... okay, okay then~"
Yui withdrew her fist, played with her dumpling, and then smiled slyly.
See this.
Su Qing knew perfectly well that he had been tricked by Yui.
He immediately looked at Yukino helplessly.
however.
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